The Role of Entrepreneurship Education in Enhancing Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria

Entrepreneurship education is one of the most powerful instruments known for developing entrepreneurship skills, creating employment, and making the beneficiaries self-reliant in modern societies. It can turn job seekers into job creators. This study highlighted that entrepreneurship education aims primarily to produce competent, skillful, and dynamic entrepreneurs who will effectively compete in the world of work. The implementation of the findings of the study would help strengthen entrepreneurship education as a discipline across campuses in Nigeria. Through literature review and participant observation, this study identified that entrepreneurship education will enhance self-employment and self-reliance among the youths, thereby eradicating poverty and hunger in Nigeria. It concluded with a clarion call for further research in entrepreneurship education for socio-economic growth and sustainable development in Nigeria.                        &nbsp